Display device



Dec. 20, 1938. E. L. LOCKLEER DISPLAY DEVICE Filed Aug. 29, 1 956 INVENTOR. EDWARD L. LOCKLEER Patented Dec. 20, 1938 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFIQE Application August 29,

2 Claims.

This invention relates in general to display devices and particularly to a pants display device adapted to support a pair of trousers or the like in a natural and lifelike position.

The object of the invention is to provide a device of the class described on which a pair of trousers or a similar article of wearing apparel may be quickly and expeditiously mounted, the display device being adjustable so that it can be used with articles of any waist size or length.

Ordinarily, trousers are not displayed in their natural position but are draped in the show window in any of a variety of positions. Such display, however, does not show off the trousers to the full advantage and by using my invention, the trousers can be viewed as they would actually appear on the wearer. The display device, when supporting the trousers, is practically hidden from view, thereby providing a very desirable article for window displays.

Further advantages and objects of the invention will be clearly apparent by reference to the following description in connection with the accompanying drawing in which:

Fig. 1 is a perspective View of the display device, a pair of trousers and shoes being shown in dotted lines as they would actually appear on the device.

Fig. 2 is a top plan View of my invention.

Fig. 3 is a cross sectional view on the line 33 of Fig. 2.

In the drawing, the numeral I represents a base or pedestal from which rises a standard 2, which carries in sliding engagement therewith, an extension 3. A set screw 4 looks extension 3 in adjusted position. The upper end of extension 3 has a gooseneck 5 securely fastened to a plate 6 which is positioned in slots 1 of the trouser support members 8 which are preferably shaped to represent the hips and buttocks of a man.

In order to adjust the support members 8 to the waist size of the article being displayed, I have provided a rotatable screw 9,, the enlarged head ill of which is rotatably positioned in retaining member ll secured to plate 6, whereby longitudinal movement of the screw 9 is prevented. The lower end of the screw is provided with a knob 12 by means of which the screw 9 is manually rotated. Threadedly secured to the screw 9 is a head 13 adapted to move upward or downward on the screw 9 during rotation thereof, Head l3 has opposing lugs M to which are pivoted arms or links IS, the other ends of which are pivoted to lugs IE on the support members 8. Rotation of the knob [2 in one direction will 1936, Serial No. 98,483

cause head l3 to move upward on screw 9, drawing the arms l5 and the support members 8 inwardly; and rotation of the knob l2 in the opposite direction lowers the head l3 and spreads the support members 8.

In using the device, a pair of shoes H may be placed on the pedestal or base, the trousers it raised to the desired position on the support members 8 and the knob 12 rotated until the support members reach a suitable position to fit the waist size of the trousers. The belt on the trousers may then be tightened so that the trousers will be retained on the supports. The extension 3 may then be raised or lowered as desired sothat the cuiis of the trousers will break at just the proper point on the shoes ll. The set screw 4 may then be tightened to retain the extension. 3 in proper position.

While illustrated and described primarily for use in displaying mens trousers it is obvious that the device may be utilized for displaying other articles of clothing, as for instance, riding breeches, ladys skirts, swimming trunks, slacks and the like, and I do not Wish to be limited to the particular disclosure made herein. It is also obvious that changes in form, proportion and details of construction may be made without departing from the spirit of my invention.

What I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. In a display device of the class described including a base, a standard rising from the base and eccentrically positioned thereon, a sliding extension adjustably supported by the standard, a horizontal plate or guide on the end of the extension, an article supporting member comprising two sections in movable relation to each other, horizontal slots in the sections, said plate or guide being positioned in said slots whereby the sections of the supporting member will be held in proper relation to each other.

2. In a display device of the class described including a base, a standard rising from the base and eccentrically positioned thereon, a sliding extension adjustably supported by the standard, a plate or guide eccentrically secured to the extension, an article supporting member comprising two sections in movable relation to each other, slots in the sections, said plate or guide being positioned in said slots whereby the sections of the supporting member will be held in proper relation to each other and means between the two sections for changing the relation therebetween.

EDWARD L. LOCKLEER. 

